If you're looking for the most realistic driving experience in Forza Horizon 5, you might be wondering how to modify the controls to include manual shifting for your cars. This option isn't selected by default, so you'll have to dig a bit into the menus. In this guide, we will explain exactly where to find the option to select manual transmission for driving, allowing you to change gears in Forza Horizon 5.
How to drive Forza Horizon 5 manual
The first thing to do is activate the manual shift. This can be done by going to the in-game menu and selecting the "Settings" option. In the settings, you will find "Advanced controls". In the Advanced Controls menu, you enable the “Up/Down” option.
Once you've enabled the option, you can shift gears while you're on the road. If you are driving with keyboard and mouse, the default option is to have the E key shift up and the Q key shift down, but this can be changed.
If you're playing on the Xbox controller, you'll need to use the X button to upshift, and you'll need to assign a button for downshift.
To see the control schemes, navigate to the control option, then select Edit Input Mapping to assign the controls to the keys/buttons you prefer.
Forza Horizon manual transmission controls
- On PC – E key for Shift Up, Q key for Shift Down
- On Xbox - X button to upshift, must affect downshift key
And that's all you need to know about selecting the manual transmission option in Forza Horizon 5 and using it in-game. Hope this helps you as you hit the open roads of Mexico for this latest adventure. Horizon.
